Ever since we saw a pair of hands clasping on a chintzy motel-style comforter in the promo video for Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episode 19, “Heart of Darkness,” we wondered if Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) were going to make sweet, inter-species love on their road trip. Hollywood Life confirms that a “hot and heavy” scene will take place between the pair in the episode. Salivating Salvatores!

Just how far they go remains to be seen, but the site also hints the hook-up could put a damper on the burgeoning reconciliation between Damon and Stefan (Paul Wesley). Another important thing to keep in mind? It’s the younger Salvatore whom Elena takes to the decade dance in the very next episode.